Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride

INCI: HYDROGENATED TALLOWALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
61789-72-8
Function
Antistatic agent, surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE risk; concentration-dependent irritation; formulate to be non-irritating; potential for free quat release โ€” monitor leaching in final formulation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE risk; concentration-dependent irritation; formulate to be non-irritating; potential for free quat release โ€” monitor leaching in final formulation The EU classifies Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic agent, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61789-72-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Tallowalkonium Chloride?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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